Donald T. Slusarski

Don died November 27, 2013 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at his home surrounded by his family.

Don Slusarski was born April 23rd, 1946 in Grand Island, NE to Ted and Marcella (Micek) Slusarski. He grew up traveling to many work destinations with his parents, finally settling south of Duncan. He graduated from Duncan High School and Norfolk Junior college. After college he enlisted in the army and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He married the love of his life, Katherine Boruch, on September 4th, 1971 in Duncan. Don and Kathy enjoyed 42 years of marriage together. The couple lived and farmed south of Duncan. Don worked at D&L and then worked at Husker Coop for 35 years. He worked in many positions and was the manager of the Duncan location before retiring in 2010.

Don was a member of St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, served on the Finance Committee, was president of the Parish Council, and served as an usher at church. He enjoyed fixing things around the church when needed and especially enjoyed mowing the lawn. He was a member of the NRA and Ducks Unlimited. Don was a member of the American Legion in Silver Creek, most recently serving as their financial officer and was in the honor guard serving at funerals. He was also a member of the Duncan VFW. Don served as a volunteer firefighter in Duncan for 40 years. He helped with Junior Fire Patrol and dressed up as Smokey the Bear to celebrate Fire Prevention Month. Don had a love for the outdoors. He enjoyed working on the farm, hunting with his son and brothers, fishing with all his buddies, gardening, and road trips with his wife and friends. Dons favorite thing to do was spend time with his grandchildren building toys for them or giving rides on the tractor or 4-wheeler.

He is survived by:
Wife: Kathy Slusarski of Duncan.
Daughter: Lisa (Slusarski) (Aaron) Windedahl of Columbus.
Son: Jeff (Danita) Slusarski of Lincoln.
Daughter: Annie (Pat) Sokol of Columbus.
Daughter: Jenni (Brian) Strong of Columbus.
7 Grandchildren: Lily and Calan Windedahl, Ava, Hank and Logan Sokol and Grady and Grant Strong.
Brothers: Bob (Bernie) Slusarski, Jim (Diane) Slusarski, Kenny (Cindy) Slusarski all of Duncan, Joe Slusarski of Marshall, Michigan
Sisters: Karen Eddington of Omaha, Patti (Steve) Mohr of Onalaska, Wisconsin and Mary (Steve) Abegglen of Duncan,
Brothers-in-Law: Joe and Steve Boruch of Duncan. Also many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by:
Parents: Ted and Marcella
Sister: Jean Wilson
Brothers-in-law: Leonard (Butch) Zelasney and Jim Eddington
Niece: Laura Boruch
Parents-In-Law: Henry and Rose Boruch
Sister-in-Law: Lucy Boruch